Fall 2025 - Adjunct Faculty - Orthopaedic Patient Care

NHTI – Concord’s Community College
Position Type: Part-time, adjunct
Semester: Fall 2025
Compensation: $800 - $950 per credit, based on adjunct faculty rank (determined by education and experience)

Position Overview:
NHTI is seeking a qualified adjunct faculty member to teach Patient Care. This course provides students with essential knowledge in Patientcare within an Orthopaedic setting, focusing on practical applications and real-world relevance.

Course Details:

• Course Name: ORTH 113c, Orthopaedic Patient Care
• Credits: 3
• Lecture Hours: 2 hours weekly
• Lab/Practicum Hours: 2 hours weekly
• Schedule: Wednesdays 1pm-
• Location: NHTI Campus, Concord, NH

Course Description:
This course is an introduction to patient care in an Orthopaedic environment. Students will be introduced to the basic components of how an Orthopaedic Technologist should interact with patients, their families and the Orthopaedic Surgeon. Topics to be covered will include communication, medication, patient safety, patient transfer, EMR recording, OSHA/JCAHO, HIPAA, patient education and stress management. Students will learn how to take blood pressure/pulse, basic orthopaedic terminology and abbreviations, wound care, routine and emergency procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach the assigned course using provided curriculum and instructional materials aligned with program standards.
• Facilitate class discussions, assignments, and assessments to foster student engagement and learning.
• Provide regular feedback and maintain accurate records of student progress.
• Maintain professional currency in the field and comply with college policies and standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Associates Healthcare, OT-C preferred
• Experience: 3 years experience with Direct patient care
• Residency: Must reside in NH, VT, ME, MA, RI, or CT.

Application Process:
Submit a completed employment application with a cover letter, CV/resume, and copies of official or unofficial transcripts. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Employment history sections stating “see resume” will not be accepted.

For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Program Coordinator Heather Smith, OT-C
hsmith@ccsnh.edu